Adam D wrote: > BXrge Holen wrote: >> On Thursday 10 August 2006 23:53, Adam D wrote: >>> OK, I decided to just install Ubuntu on the 2nd Gen 17" powerbook with >>> ext3 as the file system and it works for now instead of booting into xfs. >>> >>> Upon startup and starting the network interfaces and then the portmap the >>> fan turns on full throttle and spins for a while. It is semi loud and is >>> rather annoying. Is there a way not to have the fan spin when booting >>> into Ubunto on startup? >> Is the fan a problem? As in; a fault that make it spin, instead of temp.? >> Anyway, I believe I had some sort of unagreement with my fan together with >> kernel 2.6.8, while at it, I'm not completely sure. >> >>> -Adam > > Guess one would say it is not a problem however when booting into OSX the fan > does not turn on unless of something really pushing the CPU hard. On Ubuntu > the fan is extremely sensitive and turns on with the slightest thing > running. I can't tell if it is heat related or not. How does one tell? As > for the kernel. I have not yet been able to have a good working kernel on > the 17 powerbook yet :(. Any kernel that does run when switching from a > graphical tty to another tty, the display goes so wacky on me. > > -Adam > >
I had forgotten to mention that I am using the stock kernel (2.6.15-23-powerpc) when I did the install. -Adam -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
